Claude Imanaishimwe
I am 13 years old. I have lived at FIDESCO for three months. I have one younger sister. Her name is Musabyimana. I love my mother and my father, but my parents are divorced. But, actually, I don’t know my father. That used to make me sad, but my mother taught me to accept that as “life.”
I love dance, God, praying, learning and eating!
If I had $30 USD, I would be able to go back to school because I could pay my school fees and buy a pair of shoes.
In the future, I would like to be known as a person who cares for other people – a good person. Really, I just want to change my behavior and to do good in the world. I want to turn myself into a better person. I want to be a singer and a professional dancer when I grow up – like the dancers I met from RDDC. I want to be able to go to a school and study dance to achieve that dream of mine.
Dear Claude,
My name is Suaad. I have 9 brothers and sisters total I also have a cat Bee-Bee. I have a step mom and a step dad, also a mom and a dad. I like to read,write and cook. Life in america is so great but not always. I chose you because your life story is a little like mine. I do lots of things too and my dad is not near me all of the time. I think you are interesting because you like to dance and because you want to change. Not many people want that.
What I want to know is, do you enjoy life in Rwanda even if it’s tough? Another question I have is, do you think about your family most of the time? I am a girl with many talents. I am in 3rd grade. I am well liked by most people. I have lots of loving friends. I don’t like to fight, either. I always like to look on the bright side. I think we are so much alike. I hope to write to you again!
Love,
Your American Pen Pal
Suaad